All the Details on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s Campaign, Multiplayer, and DMZ Features

It’s that time again for a new installment in the Call of Duty franchise to gear up for release, and this year, we’re looking at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The developers are touting it as a “new chapter” in the iconic FPS series. While I’m not entirely convinced just yet, Modern Warfare 4 is certainly introducing some intriguing changes to the established formula. Whether these changes will resonate with players remains to be seen, but we’ll find out soon enough.

If you’re curious about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4—like its release date, availability on Game Pass, and what’s new—don’t worry; we’ve got the answers you need.

Modern Warfare 4 is the latest main entry in the Call of Duty series and serves as a direct sequel to 2023’s Modern Warfare 3. Like its predecessors, MW4 is a first-person shooter that includes single-player content, multiplayer modes, and more. It will continue the narrative from MW3, introducing new weapons and maps. This isn’t a remake or reimagining of any previous titles; it’s a fresh installment featuring both returning characters and new faces.

Mark your calendars: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23.

MW4 will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and for the first time in franchise history, Nintendo Switch 2.

That’s right! This was confirmed previously and reiterated during the game’s reveal in late May. To enjoy MW4, you’ll need a newer console or a capable PC.

Additionally, Warzone will be leaving PS4 and Xbox One behind after the launch of MW4 in October. From that point on, it won’t be playable on those older systems.

Absolutely! You can even play it offline and pause the game. Modern Warfare 4 takes players to South Korea, where you’ll step into the shoes of Private Park, a soldier in a small squad during a North Korean invasion. This sets the stage for the campaign, which also allows you to play as Captain Price as he pursues his nemesis and attempts to save the day. You’ll even experience a few missions from the perspective of a North Korean soldier, giving you a view of the conflict from the other side of the DMZ.

In terms of single-player content, Activision and Infinity Ward are emphasizing that MW4’s campaign won’t revolve around super soldiers or elite operatives. Instead, you’ll primarily play as a regular soldier just trying to survive, which should evoke a more grounded feel reminiscent of earlier entries in the series.

When it comes to multiplayer, expect significant changes in movement and gunplay. Players will now be able to mantle and hang or shimmy across edges, such as building ledges or cargo containers. This means you can leap to a ledge, hang there while taking shots at enemies, and then drop down or slide down a nearby pole. Another major update involves the game’s world rendering, featuring a wider field of vision that gives MW4 a more immersive, bodycam-like feel. Additionally, hip firing is being revamped to be less random and more realistic.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch with 12 new 6v6 maps from various locations around the globe. On day one, it will also include dedicated Gunfight maps, multiple “Big War” maps designed for vehicular combat, and the intriguing Kill Block map, which boasts over 500 possible variations that evolve as the match progresses.

As for the third mode, it’s not a new battle royale. Instead, MW4 will feature an expanded and enhanced version of DMZ, the extraction shooter mode that originated in Call of Duty: Warzone. This iteration is larger and more developed, appearing to be less intense than Marathon but more grounded than Arc Raiders. More details about this mode will be revealed later, but early impressions suggest it could be a standout feature of the MW4 experience.

And no, there won’t be any day-one availability on Game Pass. Remember, Xbox has opted to exclude future Call of Duty titles from launching on Game Pass to help lower the subscription service’s price.